Brussels, September 2024
The European Renewable Gas Registry (ERGaR) is a non-profit, non-governmental, Brussels-based association that aims to enable the cross-border transfers of certificates for biomethane and renewable gases. Today we represent 44 members from 14 European countries who are active in a wide range of activities in the gas sector, such as renewable gas registries and associations, energy commodity traders and gas DSOs/TSOs. ERGaR is engaged in various European forums and projects in the field of renewable gas certification and documentation.
We are looking for a result-oriented communications & administration officer, passionate about energy transition, who will report directly to the Secretary General at ERGaR’s Brussels-based office. He/she will carry out a variety of tasks related to the organisation´s daily and strategic activities.
Employer
ERGaR European Renewable Gas Registry aisbl
Place of employment
Avenue de Cortenbergh, 100, Brussels, Belgium
Conditions of employment
The employment is full or part-time; subject to negotiation.
The duration of the contract is 8 months with potential for extension.
Responsibilities
Communication and stakeholder outreach
- Researching, writing and publishing of monthly newsletter to ERGaR members on relevant EU policy developments
- Bilateral meetings with members
- Management and maintenance of ERGaR’s website and social media presence
- Preparation of publications
- Maintenance of ERGaR’s visual identity
- Contribution and presentations at local and international conferences and workshops
ERGaR members and system participants
- Working with the Secretary General as the contact person for all ERGaR members on a wide variety of topics
- Communication with the members and system participants on updates of ERGaR CoO scheme documentation
- Support in ERGaR’s working groups and board meetings and General Assemblies
- Organisation of ERGaR events and webinars
RESEARCH projects
- Contribute to the ERGaR activities on the METHAREN and SUPREMAS Horizon Europe projects
Office management
- Management of ERGaR´s office e.g., monitoring mailbox and preparation and maintenance of key documents, such as Statutes, Resolutions of General Assemblies and Board Meetings, ERGaR Scheme Documents and Audits, etc.
- Invoicing of ERGaR membership and transaction fees
- Support in administering ERGaR CoO Scheme
Requirements
- Education level: university degree or equivalent experience or training
- Experience: professional experience in European associations or Institutions, preferably within the renewable energy industry and/or natural gas industry is an asset
- Languages: fluently spoken and written English is essential any other language is an asset
- Personal characteristics: team player with the ability to also work independently, excellent communication and multi-tasking skills, organisational talent, flexibility and openness, creativity and can-do mentality
- Hybrid working at the ERGaR desk in Brussel’s (office shared with GIE), with willingness to occasionally travel within Europe
- Experience with working with graphis design tools (e.g. Canva) is desirable
ERGaR offers you
- A fascinating, diverse, interdisciplinary, and challenging role in the energy sector, in the rapidly expanding field of renewable gases
- A dynamic and international environment in a future-oriented association with a flat management structure which provides space for personal initiative and creativity
- A flexible workplace
- Competitive salary
- Meal vouchers
- Flexible hybrid working conditions
If you enjoy taking on personal responsibilities and working with an international, energetic team, submit your application to the Tim Hamers (tim.hamers@ergar.org) by 11/10/2024, quoting “Application – Communications & administration Officer” in the email subject.
Your application should include a cover letter and a CV.
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, ERGaR has a legal duty to protect any information collected from applicants. Information contained in applications may be privileged or confidential and intended for the exclusive use of the recruiting process.